主題
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Noun meaning 'subject,' 'theme,' or 'motif.' Often used in academic, artistic, and literary contexts to refer to the central topic or idea. Example: 『会議の主題』 (kaigi no shudai, 'theme of the meeting').
Theme

At a café, User and their friend Mika chat about a book club meeting where they discuss the themes of a novel.

主題

しゅだい

subject, theme, motif

Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts

Memory Hook

Picture a 'theme' or 'motif' in a story or artwork — it's the central idea that ties everything together. '主題' (shudai, 'theme') sounds like 'shoe-dye' — imagine dyeing shoes with the main color of the theme!

Cultural Note

In Japanese media and arts, 『主題』 (shudai, 'theme') is commonly used for titles of themes, such as 『主題歌』 (shudaika, 'theme song') in anime and movies, highlighting the central musical or narrative motif.

Forms

Base: 主題Noun meaning 'subject,' 'theme,' or 'motif.' Often used in academic, artistic, and literary contexts to refer to the central topic or idea. Example: 『会議の主題』 (kaigi no shudai, 'theme of the meeting').